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Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The South Alabama Veterans Council will host a flag-raising ceremony at Battleship Memorial Park on March 29 at 7 a.m. to honor Vietnam veterans and feature 2025 Veteran of the Year U.S. Army Col. Patrick Downing, Ret. The event will raise flags to half-staff (to remember those who died or went missing during Vietnam) and (to mark the lasting service of veterans in our community). 1819 News
- ➤ Captain Mike Vinik piloted his tugboat Vinik 6 to tow the historic SS United States from Philadelphia to the Port of Mobile—arriving five days ahead of schedule on March 3rd. Local boat workers now plan remediation before the former liner is transformed into an artificial reef. 1819 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Daphne Police Department is asking the public for help to locate Kathleen Lazarek—a 64-year-old woman with possible impaired judgement who was last seen on March 15 at about 8:28pm near Vermell Cir in Daphne. NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Steve Marshall criticized Gov. Kay Ivey for commuting convicted murderer Robin 'Rocky' Meyers' death sentence last month — he argued that using modern DNA standards on a 1991 case ignores the differences in forensic evidence available then. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Children’s of Alabama is named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025—one of only nine employers in the state—and has secured a $64,000 grant from State Farm to support its URKEYS2DRV Teen Driver Safety Summits that educate junior high and high school students about safe driving. The initiatives aim to help lower teen motor vehicle fatalities statewide. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, March 17th, 2025, No. 17 Alabama baseball swept No. 19 Texas A&M with wins of 6-4, 6-2 and 2-0 to open SEC play 3-0, marking their first SEC series sweep since April 2022. The team will host South Alabama Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network. 1819 News
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CBMC/WRC Breakfast with Speaker Chad Robichaux
Enjoy a breakfast event featuring guest speaker Chad Robichaux, a former Marine and author focused on veteran support and resilience.
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Pharaohs Mobile Alabama Chapter Cruise-In Event
This monthly cruise-in features a trophy award for the Best Cruiser at Piggly Wiggly in Mobile.
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Experience the Historic SS United States
3:00-4:30 p.m. | Perdido Queen Dinner Cruises and Events | Ticket required | Witness the iconic SS United States and hear stories of its legendary past from the water.
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Mobile Harbor Cruise Featuring SS United States
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Historic Blakeley State Park — Cost info not specified — Experience a two-hour journey through the bustling Port of Mobile aboard the historic SS United States.
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Live Music in the Park
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Blakeley State Park — Check for food availability — Enjoy soulful Folk and Americana tunes by Kalyn Muller in a beautiful park setting.
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SS United States Water Tour
3-4:30 p.m. | Perdido Queen Dinner Cruises and Events | Ticket required | Experience a guided tour of the historic SS United States from the water, learning its remarkable story and legacy.
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Saints Run 5K and Fun Run
2-4 p.m. — St. Paul's Episcopal School — Registration required — Participate in a certified 5K or 1-mile fun run to support the Chad Saucier Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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G.L.A.M. Leadership and Etiquette Event
12-2 p.m. — Fuse Project — Register now — A transformative experience for young girls to step into their power and embrace their inner queen!
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Oyster Revel
1-4 p.m. — Fort Condé Inn — Ages 21+ — An unforgettable afternoon of merriment with local chefs showcasing Mobile Bay's favorite oysters.
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20th Artys Awards
6-9 p.m. — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — $65 ($75 at the door) — Celebrate local artists and performances at Mobile's premier arts award show.
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